Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse is a non-profit theater in Elm Grove, established in 1960, where an active and diverse pool of volunteers work in conjunction with paid professionals. Sunset does a variety of eight main stage shows a year, (comedies, mysteries, musi … show more

Sunset Playhouse is a non-profit theater in Elm Grove, established in 1960, where an active and diverse pool of volunteers work in conjunction with paid professionals. Sunset does a variety of eight main stage shows a year, (comedies, mysteries, musicals, and dramas) plus up to six additional shows in its studio theater which also acts as a reception room. Volunteers have educational experiences, which result in personal and professional growth. Sunset has been a training ground for many nationally recognized professional actors and technicians.

Each year since 1960, Sunset has staged at least one production geared expressly for families as an outreach and educational service. The program includes a repertoire of original plays written expressly for the Sunset audience. An "invited audience" program has been an important part of the children's theatre project. It has allowed us to perform for many metro Milwaukee children and other residents who might not otherwise experience live theatre. Sunset has been honored by Milwaukee County for our efforts with County institutions on behalf of children and adults.